Finding the Third Proportional to 82,104 and 177,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,104 and 177,336 is: 383,027.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,104 : 177,336 = 177,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,104/177,336 = 177,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,104x = 177,336 × 177,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,104x = 31,448,056,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,448,056,896/82,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,027.10
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